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Delicious Caramel Apple Dump Cake topped with caramel sauce and a golden crust.

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

A cozy and effortless dessert that combines soft apples, gooey caramel, and a buttery cake topping, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans apple pie filling
  • 1 box cake mix (yellow or spice)
  • 1 cup caramel sauce plus more for serving
  • 1 stick butter, melted
Optional Additions
  • 1 tsp cinnamon for extra cozy flavor
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans for added crunch
  • a pinch salt to enhance sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Spread the apple pie filling evenly in the baking dish. Chop large apple slices if necessary.
  3. Drizzle caramel sauce over the apples generously.
Assembly
  1. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top of the apples without mixing.
  2. Slowly pour the melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring even coverage.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the top is browned and bubbling at the edges.
  2. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can use canned sliced apples with sugar and cinnamon if you don’t have apple pie filling. This cake pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of extra caramel sauce.